Sailing through Science

 

In Science this term the Year 4’s have been learning about habitats and the ways animals adapt to their environments.

 

They went on to create their very own habitats for some slimy friends. Snails sailed into our classrooms and we observed as they adapted to their new found homes and munched on some delicious leaves.

 

We took our time investigating which leaves the snails preferred to eat, there were many different predictions and some interesting results. The snails enjoyed a comfortable sleepover in the classrooms, with a few plotting a prison break and fleeing their ‘hotels’. The following morning, we were able to come to a few conclusions regarding a snail’s appetite.

 

The Year 4’s thoroughly enjoyed having these little visitors in class and observing how different animals adapt to different environments. They were able to see how each animal is weird and wonderful in their own way and that even though snails are very slow, with a little perseverance they can complete any task!

 

“It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you don’t stop” – Confucius

 

Ms Brittney Hakime
Year 4 Teacher